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I had Jones in my mock... production on the field, he's a playmaker. Strips the ball a lot, which hasn't been mentioned much. The biggest thing i worry about is "run support". As a pass rusher, he'll be fine. At times, he seemed to struggle with getting off blocks on the "direct/off-tackle" play. Fast-pursuit ILBs better rock!!

I agree. Didn't agree with the pick but hope he is the next Lawrence Taylor.

My biggest concern is that while he is relentless going after the passer, I don't see that "10 yard" burst where he explodes into the backfield. He seems to have a high motor but one speed.

Playing Fantasy Football does not qualify you to be the in the front office or on the coaching staff of the Pittsburgh Steelers. They are professionals and you are not!

no reason you can't use him like the 9'ers used Aldon Smith as a roookie. Let him be a pass rush specialist while he gets the rest of it down really well, and as soon as he is ready, turn over the reigns to him.

Or like we used Woodley as a rookie.

Also re: 1st OLB taken in the 1st by the Steelers. Wasn't Timmons drafted as an OLB?

Robinson looks like a relentless pass rusher, but we wouldn't let him play because all he can do is pass rush. Jones is gonna have to do more than rush the passer in our system. I believe he will be able to.

I had Jones in my mock... production on the field, he's a playmaker. Strips the ball a lot, which hasn't been mentioned much. The biggest thing i worry about is "run support". As a pass rusher, he'll be fine. At times, he seemed to struggle with getting off blocks on the "direct/off-tackle" play. Fast-pursuit ILBs better rock!!

I guess I have some of those same questions about him being able to fight through blocks. Just watching his highlights it seemed like he didn't have to win physical battles the way that Deebo or Woodley do. Obviously, DL and Mike Tomlin know a lot more about this stuff than I do so it's probably nothing.

I heard from someone that he had 88 QB pressures to go with all his sacks. This kid is a machine in the backfield. He's gonna force a bunch of bad throws. Now there's 2 logical steps that should follow. Get a NT to collapse the pocket and make it easier for Jarvis to get to the QB deep. And then get a play maker that can intercept passes in the secondary.

Guys. I wasn't pro Jones. There were other people I wanted before him. But the guy is wearing a Steelers helmet. You have to put your personal preference aside and hope the Steelers made the right call. You can't hope for a bust if you are a Steeler fan.

Guys. I wasn't pro Jones. There were other people I wanted before him. But the guy is wearing a Steelers helmet. You have to put your personal preference aside and hope the Steelers made the right call. You can't hope for a bust if you are a Steeler fan.

+1

I was on fence regarding this pick but i think Steelers made a right choice.

Steelers needed a pass-rusher. I think Steelers made the right choice. I feel good when Steelers made the pick without wasting time.

Now Steelers also need some help on Offense to score TD. So hopefully a WR or RB or TE in Rd 2 or Rd 3.